Argentina Day

Vení a disfrutar el dia nacional de Argentina en Te Papa! Come and enjoy Argentina Day at Te Papa! Experience the culture and marvel at a tango presentation with dancers and a quartet! Find out about the country, people, food, and beautiful places to visit through Argentinean documentaries.

- 10.30pm–11.45pm: La Quimera de los Heroes
La Quimera de los Heroes (The Quimera of the Heroes), directed by Daniel Rosenfeld, is shot in the Argentinean province of Formosa.
The film tells the story of Eduardo Rossi, who plays himself and coach of a rugby team. Rossi develops from a conservative man to a defender of the dignity and rights of indigenous people. He becomes the leader of a socially excluded indigenous group. He teaches them how to play rugby, and they even form a rugby club.
Soundings Theatre, Level 2 (75 minutes)

- 11.45am–12 noon: Trip to Mars
Trip to Mars is a fabulous animated clay stop-motion film for kids – made in Argentina. It has participated in over 60 festivals worldwide and has earned nearly 50 awards.
The film tells the story of Antonio, who, after watching a sci-fi programme about travelling to Mars, decides he wants to go too. His grandfather decides to take him there in his tow truck.
Soundings Theatre, Level 2 (16 minutes)

- 12 noon–12.30pm: 4XTANGO
4XTANGO is the first Kiwi Argentinean tango band in New Zealand. The band (piano, violin, cello, guitar, and accordion) will play a selection of the best Argentinean tango.
See 4XTANGO on Facebook
Wellington Foyer, level 2

- 1.30pm–2pm: 4XTANGO
Wellington Foyer, Level 2
1pm–2pm: Travel Argentina
Travel Argentina is a documentary made by a German backpacker. She travelled throughout Argentina, exploring all the provinces and experiencing the beauty of the scenery, the kindness of the people, and the flavours of the food. In this film, she gives a charming view of the things that Argentina has to offer, showing a diverse culture and an astonishing landscape for tourists to enjoy.
Soundings Theatre, Level 2 (65 minutes)

- 3.30pm–4.30pm: Tribute to Astor Piazzola
Piazzola was the main composer in a movement called ‘new tango’. He led a revolution in integrating jazz and classical influences to create a concert form of tango. This is often the first style of tango music that non-Argentine audiences hear.

4xTango quartet
Join Slava Faitniski (violin), Catherine McKay (piano), Brenton Veitch (cello), Emilio Bertrand (piano accordion), and some special guests.

4XTango formed in Wellington about a year ago .The band resulted from the incorporation of the Argentine accordion into the popular kiwi trio 3 to Tango. This merger combines the formidable quality of local musicians with a ‘barrio’ style. Come and absorb the cadence and soul of tango from the heart of Buenos Aires!